choker
|cho/ker|
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃoʊ.kər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃəʊ.kə/
close-fitting necklace; underperformer
Etymology
'choker' originates from the English word 'choke,' where 'choke' meant 'to suffocate or strangle.'
'choke' changed from the Old English word 'cēocian' and eventually became the modern English word 'choke.'
Initially, it meant 'to suffocate or strangle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a close-fitting necklace' and 'a person who fails under pressure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a close-fitting necklace, often made of velvet, lace, or other fabric, worn around the neck.
She wore a black velvet choker with her evening dress.
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Noun 2
a person or team that fails to perform well under pressure, especially in sports.
The team was labeled as chokers after losing the final match.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 18:39